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precise
What does precise mean?
precise (adjective): both exact and accurate.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use precise in a sentence?
- Please give a precise measurement of the room. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Her precise instructions made the task easier. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce precise?
/pɹɪˈsaɪs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does precise come from?
From Middle French précis, from Latin praecīsus, perfect passive participle of praecīdere.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “precise” mean?
being of use or service
Not quite: that's what useful means.
both exact and accurate
Right! That's what “precise” means.
low or reduced in price
Not quite: that's what cheap means.
wide in extent or scope
Not quite: that's what broad means.
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